Symmons 5500TRMTC Installation guide

Category
Sanitary ware
Type
Installation guide
Tub-Shower Systems 5500, 5501, 5502 Series
Installation and Service Instructions
Elm
1 2 3 4
COLD
supply inlet
HOT
supply inlet
Screwless escutcheon kit
RTS-005
Protective valve shield (not shown) T-176
Temp Limit
stop screw
Escutcheon
Escutcheon
mounting plate
Note: Piping, ttings and tools are not included.
Actual plumbing should be determined and
installed by a licensed plumber.
Mounting
plate, T-177
Tools & Materials
Temptrol
®
Control Valve
4000-BODY
4000-X-BODY
Model Series
5502
5502-X
5502-TRM
Model Series
5501
5501-X
5501-TRM
5502
5502-X
5502-TRM
Model Series
5500
5500-X
5500-TRM
5501
5501-X
5501-TRM
5502
5502-X
5502-TRM
Model Series
5500
5500-X
5500TS
5500TS-X
5501
5501-X
5502
5502-X
1/8"
Dome
cover
1/8"
4 mm
Handle kit
RTS-006
Tub spout kit
552TSD
Showerhead
552SH
Arm and ange
300S
Visual Guide Elm Tub-Shower Systems, 5500, 5501, 5502 Series
Model Number Series
5502.............. Tub-Shower System
5502-X .......... Valve includes stops
5502-TRM .... Trim only
5501.............. Shower System
5501-X .......... Valve includes stops
5501-TRM .... Trim only
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5500.............. Shower Valve System
5500-X .......... Valve includes stops
5500-TRM .... Trim only
Page 2
Installation Instructions
5) Remove protective shield
If protective shield was attached
in Step 3 then remove shield
snap tted over the end of valve
spindle once valve is securely
installed and wall nish work
has been completed.
6) Adjust valve packing nut
Reference gure 3 below
Turn hot & cold supplies on.
Valve will not operate unless
both hot and cold water supply
pressures are turned on.
Place handle over end of control
spindle stem.
Adjust packing nut for positive
frictional resistance as handle
is rotated from shuto position
across adjustment range.
Rough-in Installation
Control valve assembly, piping
and fittings (Note: Illustrations below
show valve model without stops)
Reference as required: Page
Visual guide .................................... 1
Dimensions illustration ................4
1) Determine wall thickness
Determine type of wall and wall
thickness where valve will be
mounted.
Consider whether to use mounting
plate by reviewing gure 2 below.
Skip ahead to Step 3 if mounting
plate is not used.
2) Attach valve mounting plate
Seat mounting plate against valve
assembly as illustrated in gure 1.
3) Attach protective shield
Reference gure 2 to determine
whether shield is required.
Attach protective shield by snap
tting over end of valve spindle.
4) Install piping, fittings and
control valve
Piping and ttings not supplied
Control Valve
Install through cutout hole in wall
as specied in gure 2 below and
dimension illustration on page 4.
Showerhead (S on valve)
Pipe from outlet port on valve
marked S to showerhead
mounting arm location.
Hot & Cold Supply (H & C)
Pipe hot water supply to valve
inlet marked H and cold water
supply to valve inlet marked C.
Tub Spout (T on valve)
Pipe from outlet port on valve
marked T to tub spout.
Important! Do not
substitute Tub Spout with
restrictive ttings such as
PEX, CPVC or outlet accessories such
as a ledge spout, hose and spray that
would subject the valve to excessive
internal back pressure, otherwise
operation will be compromised.
Figure 1 Mounting plate
Figure 3 Valve adjustments
Figure 2 Mounting valve
wall
Temp Limit
stop screw
packing nut
control
spindle
stem
p/n T-176
p/n T-177
Protective shield
When mounting plate is used,
then shield is optional for
protecting end of valve during
installation.
"snap on-off"
wall cutout hole size
3-1/2" (89 mm) min
4" (102 mm) max
nished
wall
Ensure valve’s
mounting plate
is ush against
inner wall
Walls for using T-177 valve mounting plate
Fiberglass or acrylic walls (required)
Plaster or other type walls (optional)
1/16" (2 mm) min 1/2" (13 mm) max
wall cutout hole size
3-1/2" (89 mm) min
4" (102 mm) max
Finished wall must be
ush with back side of
protective shield surface
nished wall
Dry wall, plaster or other type wall
1/2" (13 mm) or greater
Protective shield
"snap on-off"
(required when
valve mounting
plate is not used)
2-3/8"
±
1/2"
(60 mm
±
13 mm)
pipe centerline
to nished wall
Page 3
2) Attach escutcheon
3) Attach dome cover
4) Attach handle
5) Attach showerhead
6) Attach tub spout
1) Attach escutcheon
mounting plate
factory
installed
gasket
1/8"
7) Flush system, check for leaks
Turn valve to the warm position
and run for a few minutes.
If system is dirty, remove valve
spindle in center of valve to
ensure proper ushing. (See
service instructions.)
Check for leaks around valve
assembly and all pipe ttings.
8) Set Temp Limit stop screw
Reference page 2, gure 3
e temperature limit stop screw
limits valve handle from being
turned to maximum position
resulting in excessive hot water
discharge temperatures.
Warning: Failure to
adjust Temp Limit stop
screw properly may result
in serious scalding.
Place handle on control spindle
stem and open valve to maximum
desired temperature.
Turn Temp Limit stop screw
clockwise until it seats.
Note:
Do not install positive shut-
o devices on control valve outlet or
devices that do not allow the valve to
ow at least 1.5 gpm.
Control handle ON-OFF
Adjust water temperature
COLD
HOT
OFF
ON
Clean nished area using mild soap
and water or a non-abrasive cleaner
and then quickly
rinse. A non-
abrasive wax may
be used to preserve
nish area.
Care and Cleaning
Tub-Shower Operation
Trim Installation
Page 4
12"
(305 mm)
6-1/8 ± 1/2"
(157 ±13 mm)
4-7/8"
(124 mm)
nished wall
Floor
HOT / COLD
supply inlet
showerhead
supply
5/8" (16 mm)
4-3/8"
(111 mm)
7-1/2" dia
(191 mm)
2-1/2" dia
(64 mm)
1/2"-14 NPT
mounting plate
p/n T-177
*
Note (1)
Temptrol
control
valve
*
Notes: (also reference page 2, figure 2 for details)
(1) Walls for using T-177 mounting plate (MP)
Wall is 1/16" (2 mm) min • 1/2" (13 mm) max
Fiber or acrylic walls (MP is required)
Plaster or other type walls 1/2" or less (MP optional)
Protective shield usage (optional for protection only)
(2) Dry wall, plaster or other type walls 1/2" or greater
Protective shield attached to valve spindle to locate position
(3) Dimensions subject to change without notice
Wall cutout hole size
3-1/2" (89 mm) min
4" (101 mm) max
Finished wall to rear of valve
3-1/2"
±
1/2" (89 mm
±
13 mm)
Finished wall to pipe centerline
2-3/8"
±
1/2" (60 mm
±
13 mm)
*see note (2)
Protective
shield
p/n T-176
5-7/8"
(149 mm)
3-1/8"
(80 mm)
2-5/8" dia
(68 mm)
3-3/8
±
½"
(85 mm)
(
±
13 mm)
approximately
Shower only = 42" (1057 mm)
Tub-Shower = 32" (813 mm)
Model Series
5500
5500-X
5501
5501-X
5502
5502-X
tub spout
supply or
supply plug
COLD
supply
inlet
Model Series
5502
5502-X
Model Series
5501
5501-X
5502
5502-X
HOT
supply
inlet
approx
77"
(1956 mm)
1/2"-14 NPT
Dimensions Elm Tub-Shower Systems, 5500, 5501, 5502 Series
Page 5
COLD seat removal
tool (T-35B)
HOT seat removal
tool (T-35A)
Service stop kit &
removal tool (T-55C)
Service stop kit (T-52)
Removal tool
Control spindle
& cap assembly
(TA-10 & T-12A)
HOT
&
COLD
seat
repair kit (TA-4)
Shower only
Tub supply plug
Tub-Shower
Tub supply outlet
Cap washer
repair kit
(T-16)
Control spindle
assy. (TA-10)
Cap assembly
(T-12A)
cap gasket
cap
limit stop screw
o-ring
washer
packing
packing nut
hot washer screw
hot washer
cold washer retainer
cold washer
cap gasket
Control spindle
washer repair kit
(TA-9)
Temp Limit
stop adjust
HOT seat
Retainer
COLD
seat
4000-BODY..........Shower valve, Tub-Shower valve
4000-X-BODY......Shower valve w/stops, Tub-Shower valve w/stops
Temptrol valve
4000-X-BODY
Temptrol valve
4000-BODY
COLD
supply inlet
HOT supply inlet
Shower supply
outlet
service stop
Service stop
and retainer
kit (T-52)
retainer
Parts Assembly Temptrol Shower & Tub-Shower Control Valves
Temptrol Valve Replacement Parts and Optional Tools
Valve Body Type
Description
4000-BODY 4000-X-BODY
TA-4
HOT & COLD seat repair kit........... (optional tool p/n T-35A/B)
TA-9
Control spindle washer repair kit
TA-10
Control spindle........... (includes p/n TA-9 & T-16 components)
T-12A
Cap assembly
T-16
Cap washer repair kit
T-35A/B
HOT seat removal tool, T-35A & COLD seat removal tool, T-35B
T-55C
Service stop spindle, retainer & removal tool
T-108
Reverse seat & tool kit (valve HOT & COLD supply inputs are reversed)
Symmons
Part
Number
T-52
Service stop spindle & retainer
Service Instructions
Removing control spindle assembly
(Ref. parts assembly figure)
Shut o water supply to valve
and remove control valve handle
and dome cover.
Remove escutcheon plate by rst
removing escutcheon screws.
Turn valves control spindle to half
way position between minimum
and maximum rotation.
Important: Failure to
do this can damage
control spindle assembly.
Unscrew both spindle cap and
control spindle assembly.
Hot/Cold seat repair kit
Order p/n TA-4, T-35A and T-35B.
Installation requires both hot & cold
removal tools, p/n T-35A & T-35B.
Remove control spindle assembly.
Remove both seats with removal
tools.
Replace both seats even if only
one appears worn.
Install and tighten both seats to
15 foot pounds of torque.
Control spindle washer repair kit
Order p/n TA-9.
Remove control spindle assembly.
Remove cold washer by holding
spindle using valve handle and
unscrew cold washer retainer
using channel lock pliers.
Remove hot washer by removing
hot washer screw.
Checking water pressure
balancing piston
e perforated end of the control
spindle assembly houses the water
pressure-balancing piston which is
the heart of the valve.
Remove control spindle assembly.
Shake spindle assembly and listen
for clicking noise. Piston should
be free to slide back and forth the
full length of its travel.
If piston appears restricted then
do the following:
(1) Tap the handle or stem end of
the spindle against a solid object
to free the piston.
(2) Try soaking in household
vinegar and repeat step (1).
If unable to free piston, replace
control spindle, p/n TA-10.
Important: Do not
attempt removal of
the piston.
Valve re-assembly
Reassemble by reversing above
procedures.
Aer the control spindle assembly
(TA-10) is threaded back into the
spindle cap assembly (T-12A)
ensure control spindle is rotated 1/2
turn clockwise from its maximum
counter clockwise rotational
position. Failure to do this will
damage assembly.
Trouble Shooting Chart
Problem Cause Solution
Valve will not pass water.
Both hot and cold water supplies are
not turned on.
Turn on both supplies. Valve will not operate
unless both hot and cold water pressure is on.
Valve leaks when shut o.
Hot and cold washers are worn or
foreign matter (dirt, chips) is lodged
between washers and seat surfaces.
1) Replace washers using control spindle
washer repair kit, p/n TA-9.
2) Replace hot & cold seats using hot/cold
seat repair kit, p/n TA-4.
Temperature control handle is
turned from cold to hot (or hot
back to cold) and volume from
spout or head is not constant.
Pressure-balancing piston housed in
spindle assembly is restricted from free
movement by foreign matter.
1) Open valve halfway, remove handle and
tap spindle with plastic hammer.
2) Check water pressure balancing piston in
control spindle. See service instructions.
3) Replace control spindle, p/n TA-10.
Valve delivers sucient quantity of
cold, but little hot, or the reverse.
Same as above Same as above
Temperature varies without
moving handle.
Same as above Same as above
Valve delivery temperature reduces
gradually during use; handle must
be turned to hotter positions to
maintain constant temperature.
Overdraw on hot water supply
(i.e. running out of hot water).
Reduce maximum ow by using volume
control adjustment on valve or showerhead.
is will allow longer period of use before
overdrawing hot water supply.
Valve delivers hot water when
initially opened. Water turns
colder as handle is rotated in
a counter-clockwise direction
toward the hot position.
Valve is piped incorrectly (i.e. the hot
supply is piped to the valves cold inlet
and the cold supply is piped to the hot
inlet.)
If piping is accessible, correct connections to
the valve. If piping is not accessible, order
a reverse seat and tool kit, p/n T-108. Older
installations may also require replacing the
hot seat, hot/cold seat repair kit, p/n TA-4.
Symmons Industries, Inc. 31 Brooks Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: (800)796-6667
Fax: (800)961-9621
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Symmons 5500TRMTC Installation guide

Category
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